Hi everyone and thanks for the help. I'm new to this so I'm going to fill out this survey and then give my take. I'd appreciate any help.
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
Yes I like to stay local and just get out of the house. Arizona, Phoenix Area. Willing to travel a bit but would not want to have to exceed a typical 1 1/2 - 2 hour drive.
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Home, however, o have family in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. So some flexibility would be nice.
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Arizona, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
2-4 typical on the 2 side but would do the 2 bed type stays.
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
My travel is based on leave I bid on a year in advance. Which is why I'd like something with the ability to do locally. This would ensure use.
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes as my leave from work is typically bid a year out.
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Majority of the time but flexibility for a short stay does interest me.
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
At the least is like a minimum of a StayBridge suite. I.e. Dishwasher, kitchen, pool, etc. Anything above that is just bonus.
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
Depends on payment type.
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
I can afford a decent amount but would prefer monthly payments with option to pay in full.
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
No.
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes.
So based on what I've seen I'm thinking WorldMark would work for me. I was thinking in the realm of 50,000-100,00 points.
However, I'd like some feedback. I'm not sure I'd this is one of those bigger pictures type things. Based on 100k points that's 10.5 red weeks, 14.2 white weeks, or 20 blue weeks. Arizona seems to be mostly red and white with some resorts having blue.
Plus there is the value of automatic banking is I don't have the chance to use.
Anyways maybe I'm thinking incorrectly so is appreciate any help with understanding what I'm missing.
Thanks for any help. Sorry if this is the wrong section.
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
Yes I like to stay local and just get out of the house. Arizona, Phoenix Area. Willing to travel a bit but would not want to have to exceed a typical 1 1/2 - 2 hour drive.
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Home, however, o have family in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. So some flexibility would be nice.
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Arizona, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
2-4 typical on the 2 side but would do the 2 bed type stays.
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
My travel is based on leave I bid on a year in advance. Which is why I'd like something with the ability to do locally. This would ensure use.
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes as my leave from work is typically bid a year out.
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Majority of the time but flexibility for a short stay does interest me.
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
At the least is like a minimum of a StayBridge suite. I.e. Dishwasher, kitchen, pool, etc. Anything above that is just bonus.
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
Depends on payment type.
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
I can afford a decent amount but would prefer monthly payments with option to pay in full.
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
No.
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes.
So based on what I've seen I'm thinking WorldMark would work for me. I was thinking in the realm of 50,000-100,00 points.
However, I'd like some feedback. I'm not sure I'd this is one of those bigger pictures type things. Based on 100k points that's 10.5 red weeks, 14.2 white weeks, or 20 blue weeks. Arizona seems to be mostly red and white with some resorts having blue.
Plus there is the value of automatic banking is I don't have the chance to use.
Anyways maybe I'm thinking incorrectly so is appreciate any help with understanding what I'm missing.
Thanks for any help. Sorry if this is the wrong section.
